South Korea
Crypto Corrupts the Youth? South Korea Prime Minister Says So
Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon reportedly frets about kids selling drugs and pyramid schemes while regulators draft rules for South Korea's exchanges.
Bitcoin Price Tops $10,000 on Korean Exchanges
The price of bitcoin is trading above $10,000 at several South Korea-based bitcoin exchanges, market data reveals.
South Korean Finance Watchdog Has 'No Plans' to Regulate Bitcoin Trading
The governor of a South Korean financial regulator has said it has "no plans" to supervise cryptocurrency trading.
Bitcoin Is a Commodity Not a Currency, Says South Korean Central Bank Chief
The head of South Korea's central bank has ruled out classifying bitcoin as a currency, according to a new report.
App Maker Kakao Begins Beta Testing New Cryptocurrency Exchange
South Korean fintech firm Dunamu has launched open beta services for its new cryptocurrency exchange platform Upbit.
Police Confirm North Korean Connection in Bitcoin Exchange Phishing
Law enforcement officials have confirmed that hackers from North Korea sought to steal bitcoins from exchanges in South Korea.
South Korean Regulator Issues ICO Ban
South Korea’s financial regulator has prohibited blockchain token sales today, as well as ordering a halt to cryptocurrency margin trading.
Gaming Firm to Buy $80 Million Stake in Korean Bitcoin Exchange Korbit
Gaming firm Nexon has agreed to buy a majority stake in South Korea's Korbit cryptocurrency exchange for roughly $80 million.
Fintech Firm to Launch Cryptocurrency Exchange in South Korea
South Korea is getting a new cryptocurrency exchange – one backed by an already established fintech firm called Dunamu.
North Korea Is Targeting South Korea's Bitcoin Exchanges, Report Claims
Actors tied to the isolated nation have been involved in attacks on crypto exchanges in South Korea, a prominent U.S.cybersecurity firm said.
